Yuletide Banana Bread

Name: Yuletide Banana Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 1 loaf.
Ingredients: 1 cup whole macadamia nuts, divided; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium); 1/2 cup raisins; 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Rich but relatively fuss-free, this is no ordinary banana loaf! I fill my quick bread with macadamia nuts, raisins and coconut to create a memorable treat. —Regina Albright, Southaven, Mississippi

Ingredients

1 cup whole macadamia nuts, divided
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Directions

In a food processor or blender, process 1/2 cup macadamia nuts until ground; set aside. Chop remaining nuts; set aside. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and ground nuts; stir into creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in bananas, raisins, coconut and chopped nuts
Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 65-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 252 calories, 14g fat (6g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 212mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Yuletide Banana Bread in Country Woman November/December 2002

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carolsusan

Jan 30, 2016

It is a very heavy bread....not wild about it....Will probably not make it again.
spiker1

Feb 11, 2014

Gave this as Christmas presents. It was a big hit.